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Maryland Legislators Propose National Gun Licensing Bill, Aiming to Curb Firearm Homicides

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BALTIMORE — In an effort to strengthen gun control measures, Maryland legislators have reintroduced a proposal aimed at encouraging state and local governments nationwide to adopt stricter gun licensing laws. Sen. Chris Van Hollen and Rep. Jamie Raskin, both Maryland Democrats, are spearheading the Handgun Permit to Purchase Act, which mandates that individuals obtain a license before purchasing a handgun. This legislative initiative, originally launched by Van Hollen in 2015, has gained additional traction following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to maintain Maryland’s stringent gun licensing regulations. These regulations, which emerged from the state’s 2013 … Read more

Missouri Courts Navigate Abortion Regulations After Amendment 3 Passes, Aiming to Restore Access Amid Legal Challenges

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — With the passage of Amendment 3 in November, Missouri voters ensured the right to abortion is enshrined in the state constitution, triggering a new era in a decades-long battle over reproductive rights. This decisive action comes after years of legislative attempts to restrict access to abortion services. On December 5, the amendment officially became law, setting the stage for legal battles as state courts grapple with reconciling existing regulations with the newly guaranteed constitutional rights. The conflict between long-standing restrictive laws and the newly affirmed rights led to a significant ruling … Read more

Union County Moves to Repeal Budget Law, Aiming for Enhanced Collaboration Between School Board and Commissioners

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In a bid to foster collaboration and end financial disputes, local authorities in Union County, North Carolina, are seeking to repeal a law that had set specific funding levels to prevent litigation between the Union County Board of Education and the Union County Board of County Commissioners. The original bill, passed last year, imposed a two-year moratorium which dictated the annual financial contributions from the county to the local schools, aiming at staving off budgetary conflicts. The legislation, initially introduced by Senator Tommy Tucker, covered not only Union County but Gaston and Nash counties as … Read more

Javier Campopiano Returns to Helm 2025 New York Festivals Advertising Awards, Aiming for Unparalleled Creative Standards

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New York – McCann Worldgroup’s Global Chief Creative Officer, Javier Campopiano, has been reappointed as the Executive Jury President for the New York Festivals Advertising Awards 2025, heralding a new chapter in the prestigious event’s history. Starting in January, Campopiano will lead an elite panel of creatives and brand innovators, aimed at reinforcing the awards’ reputation for recognizing global creative excellence. Under Campopiano’s leadership, the 2025 edition of the awards seeks to surpass the benchmarks set in previous years by assembling a diverse jury that will bring a myriad of perspectives to the evaluation process. … Read more